Tag: Hastar

Amazing Again! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue to Rule Winning the €440,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 16, 2023 – In a heart-pounding display, world number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) rode King Edward to victory for the second time this year, at the iconic Circus Maximus. The €440,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome saw an electrifying jump-off, […]

Peder Fredricson Makes Triumphant Return as the Stockholm Hearts Steal the Spotlight in London

London, England – August 12, 2023 – Returning from injury, Peder Fredricson secured the win for the Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses the win after a foot perfect double clear from teammate Olivier Philippaerts (BEL). The world of equestrian sports witnessed an extraordinary triumph at […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in the €60,000 Mars & Co Prize CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Friday allowed all the amateur and […]

Love is in the Air! Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli Rides Supreme in the €55,000 Prosegur Trophy CSI 3*

A Coruña, Spain – July 16, 2023 – Showjumping has its power couples and while one of their spouses competes, the other cheers on in the sidelines. That was exactly the case last Sunday at the at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center as the two wives of highly-acclaimed riders […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2023 – The heat is on this week in Sweden as Nations Cup action is back during the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*, the country’s oldest running equestrian event. However, there are three other major showjumping events taking place in Europe. For […]

Riders & Horses for the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 12, 2023 – Sweden`s most traditional horse show is on this week with the running of the 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*, event that features two major attractions, the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Sweden CSIO 5* this Friday and the Longines […]

Mariano Maggi Makes it Happen Again in the $20,000 Markel Insurance Jumper Classic at Blenheim EquiSports

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 01, 2023 – For the third week in a row, Mariano Maggi (USA) claimed victory in the Markel 1.35m Jumper Series at Blenheim EquiSports, this time taking the win in the $20,000 Markel Insurance Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 1, aboard Gogolinus.  On their way […]

Evelina Tovek Steals the Spotlight for Sweden in the €4,000 Stawag Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – June 27, 2023 –The Swedish rider, Evelina Tovek (SWE), is the first winner in the jumping classes at the CHIO Aachen 2023. In the STAWAG Opening Jumping Competition she left someone trailing behind her, who has been looking forward to this show week more than […]

Kings of Sweden! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Excel to Win €480,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 18, 2023 – In a fairy-tale ending to a sensational weekend of sport, Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward reigned supreme in the €480,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm  presented by Fabege.  Taking one spot better on the podium than last […]

Stockholm Hearts Win Global Champions League in Thrilling Fashion on Home Soil

Stockholm, Sweden – June 16, 2023 – Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses triumphed for the second year at GCL Stockholm presented by Fastator securing back-to-back home victories. Once again Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Malin Bayard-Johnsson (SWE) emerged victorious on their home soil with Hansson WL […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping in Sweden, the nation that has dominated the sport the past two years. Led by the likes of Peder Fredricson (SWE), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE), Rolf Goran-Bengtsson (SWE), Jens Fredricson (SWE), all going up […]

Local Legends Line Up for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 14, 2023 – Nearly halfway through the dramatic 2023 season, the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) leaves the French Riviera and heads to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm for the 7th powerful city on the Global circuit this year. As the Championship race reaches this […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop for the Gold in the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 10, 2023 –The individual competition with the second-highest prize money at the 2023 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* (after the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*) took place last Saturday, the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* and […]

Marcus Westergren & Fellaini de Liebri Z Fly to First at La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 08, 2023 – The first day of the 2023 edition of the ‘Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France’ was marked by Marcus Westergren’s (SWE) win in the €28,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the biggest event of the day in the […]

Henrick von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €68,100 PremiuMares Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez, France – June 03, 2023 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) aboard Dzara Dorchival have taken line honours in the €68,100 PremiuMares Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Saturday during the third and final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez / Longines […]

FEI Tech Goes for Gold at FEI Sports Forum

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 25, 2023 – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is no stranger to technological innovation, which was recently evidenced by it’s placement on the 2022 sports technology power list, so it was fitting that it showcased no fewer than 10 of its latest innovative digital platforms […]

Successful First Day for the 2023 FEI Sports Forum!

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The first day of the FEI Sports Forum 2023, which opened yesterday in Lausanne, was one of lively debate and energetic exchanges. FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the FEI Sports Forum, setting the tone for the day and reiterating the […]

A ‘Good Life for Horses’ Opens First Day of FEI Sports Forum Discussions

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The 24 draft recommendations put forward by the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing (EEWB) Commission to ensure a good life for horses in equestrian sport, have received strong support from delegates attending the annual FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne today. The recommendations – which […]

Unrivaled Quality in April Edition of SLF Auction

Between his preparations for the FEI World Cup Finals, showjumping rider Harrie Smolders (NED) was busy selecting the best up-and-coming talents for the highly anticipated SLF Auction. He hosts the online auction together with his friends and fellow horsemen Walter Lelie and Niels Fabrie. From April 24-26, more […]

Sweden Shines as Hannah Åkerblom & Chodec Triumph in €52,900 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 16, 2023 – Sweden’s Hannah Åkerblom (SWE) and Chodec spoiled a Spanish party at the Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain as the second week of Spring MET IV 2023 concluded on Sunday with the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix presented by Oliva Nova […]

World Cup Champions! Henrik von Eckermann Victorious as King Edward The Great Adds Another Crown to their Legacy!

Omaha, Nebraska, USA – April 08, 2023 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the brilliant gelding King Edward wrote another page of equestrian history when becoming the first-ever Swedish winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ when taking the 2023 title in Omaha (USA) last night. In a gripping two-round […]

Erica Swartz & Madonna Speed to the Top at the Toscana Tour CSI 3*

Arezzo, Italy – March 25, 2023 – The 2023 Toscana Tour got off to a great start earlier this week at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre and it was a Swedish rider who stole the spotlight there, winning the feature class on Saturday. Erica Swartz (SWE) and Madonna mastered the […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2023 – Super Saturday at the Saut Hermès featured the €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5* in the afternoon. The first of the day’s three classes reserved for CSI 5* riders, the Prix GL events was run against the clock at a height […]

Ramzy Al Duhami Opens Up the Races with a Win at Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) got off to a great start at Al Shaqab with the first FEI-level class of the week and it was Ramzy Al Duhami (KSA) who stole the spotlight, racing to victory with Manola LS […]

Retirement Ceremony Held for Peder Fredricson & Charlotte Söderström’s H&M All In at the Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden– February 25, 2023 – The curtain rose in Scandinavium and now it falls one final time in the same place – completing a full circle. Once upon a time, “Allan” aka H&M All In presented himself to the Swedish audience in Scandinavium through a stunning victory in […]

It’s a “Home Win” by Rolf-Göran Bengtsson & Zuccero in the €52,600 Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Grand Prix CSI 3*

Neumünster, Germany – February 19, 2023 – It is a great and a beautiful thing to win the €52,600 Grand Prix of the Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken CSI 3* and the satisfaction of Sweden’s legendary show jumper Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) was evident. “I’ve been here in Holstein for almost exactly 20 […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue their “Reign” in $330,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 15, 2023 – Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the horse he calls his “masterpiece”, King Edward, clinched their second superb victory of the season at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 Western European League qualifier in Basel, Switzerland today. Just as it […]

Henrik vs Harrie! Von Eckermann Victory in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2023 – A jump-off featuring two of best riders in the world for the win in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W for the “Golden Drum” took place on Saturday night at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. In fact, […]

World #1 Henrik von Eckermann Honors His Ranking Also Leading Western European League Standings

London, England – December 21, 2022 –  Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) has been the most consistent rider at the FEI-level the past twelve months and the Swede has honored his lead in the world rider ranking in more one way, not only through the points he has achieved […]

FEI Introduces More Flexibility to Maternity Leave Provision in Ranking Rules

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 08, 2022 – The FEI has made changes to the existing rules regarding maternity leave in order to introduce further flexibility and give athletes the option of adapting the duration of their maternity leave to their individual situation. The decision was taken by the […]